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Stargate Atlantis Season 1 Volume 1 |
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Info/Review: Just like the first volume of Stargate SG-1 season 9, before we get on with the review there's a little extra something worthy of a mention. When you first open the case of this DVD you're greeted with a Stargate Atlantis collectors handbook and a card "decoder wheel". The handbook contains the DVD release dates for season 2 of Stargate: Atlantis and season 9 of Stargate SG-1, and also some information on what can be unlocked with the decoder card. On the inside back of each DVD sleeve is a set of gate symbols. After first tearing of the activation strip on the card, you can move a wheel (The Stargate) and a code will appear in the wormhole. You the match the numbers up with the symbols on the dvd case to gain the code to access a restricted area of the official website http://www.atlantisdvd.com. Where you can watch new interview footage not on the DVDs, downloads (screensavers, ringtones, wallpapers), games, and win prizes from widescreen DVDs to signed stargate merchandise. The motion menus on this DVD is a neat Atlantis computer look. It's much easier to navigate and use than it's SG-1 counterpart, with each item being clearly selected with a semi-transparent blue bar. The graphics themselves feature stationary and animated schematics of Atlantis and the Puddle Jumper. The SG-1 menu's wern't bad, but the Stargate: Atlantis one's are pretty awesome and definately take the gold. Now on to the stuff you've really bought the DVD for, those fantastic extra features and Stargate Atlantis episodes.
Special Features:
Mission Directive: "The Intruder" Featuring Peter DeLuise:
This is a great behind the scenes look at the Stargate Atlantis episode "The Intruder". Director, Peter DeLuise talks about the characters, actors, storylines, and sets. Including a comparison between the Prometheus set and the set of the new Earth ship, the Daedelus. Be on your guard for his usual humour and antics  .
Mission Directive: "The Siege Part III" Featuring Martin Wood:
We're treated to another behind the scenes featurette, this time director Martin Wood takes us behind the Stargate Atlantis episode "The Siege Part 3". First off he talks about the ongoing storyline for the episode, the Wraith attack on Atlantis. He then goes on to introduce the Daedelus, and the huge ammount of spectacular visual effects in the episode. Also covered in this documentary is Lietenant Aiden Ford's metamorphosis, the photography of atlantis, and the working atmosphere of the Stargate: Atlantis set. The Wraith dance... I shall say no more.
Production Design and Photo Gallery:
A slideshow of photos from the featured episodes, all presented with the same interface as the DVD menus.
Commentaries:
Here you get the chance to watch the episodes with an audio commentary from directors Martin Wood and Peter DeLuise, writer Martin Gero, and Stargate Atlantis / SG-1 actors Joe Flanigan, David Hewlett and Gary Jones.
Episodes:
The Siege (Part 3):
Lt. Aiden Ford's quick recovery after encountering a Wraith leads Dr. Beckett to worry that Lieutenant Ford may have been infected with a Wraith enzyme. Meanwhile, the team's relief after surviving the Wraith's first assault on Atlantis is short-lived as the Wraith are planning the next wave of their onslaught. McKay devises a drastic plan, but time is running out.
The Intruder:
When a scientist is killed, Dr. Rodney McKay believes poor circuitry is at fault. However, when another scientist is killed, Doctor McKay suspects foul play. McKay is then alerted to a Wraith-encoded virus which quickly takes control of the ship's computer, and the crew becomes increasingly powerless. The team races against the clock to keep their ship from turning against them.
Runner:
In their continuing search for the Wraith-infected Ford, the team encounters Ronon Dex, a fierce warrior who survived a battle with a Wraith and has been on the run ever since. Ronon reveals that he konws os Ford's whereabouts. Upon finding Lietenant Ford, the team quickly realises they may never be able to save Ford from what he has become.
Duet:
After being rescued from a Wraith Dart during a sudden attack, Doctor McKay and a new team member Lieutenant Laura Cadman are trapped inside the transport equipment when the Dart crashes. Dr. Zelenka's attempt to materialise McKay is successful, but McKay finds he has and unexpected guest in his own body: Cadman's consciousness has been extracted with him and is inside his head!
Release Date: April 10, 2006 |
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